I remember spit bowls from the 1950s and 1960s. But not since the 1980s or so. Dentists or hygienists in several states have told me that State Dental Boards won't allow spit bowls, because they spread germs. That particular room is, among other things, too small for a dental assistant, which speeds up the process. I'm all for that. The walls do allow for multiple certificates, so I suppose the dentist is well trained, at least. I well remember dental exam rooms that look like this. Maybe that's why I'm a white-knuckle dental patient to this day.

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I grew up in West Texas, and could not wait to get away. I got away, and went to the University of Texas, and then on to Stanford. I saw the world, and decided what I really wanted was to be in West Texas. So here I am, right back where I started. I had it all, and found it was not that great.

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